Tamika Wright, a 16-year-old trainee from Coffs Harbour, is on a two-week exchange at Australia's busiest beaches. She conducted her first rescue a week ago and faces the challenge of a double rescue at North Bondi. Under supervision, she successfully rescues two struggling swimmers. The Ironman Challenge, a grueling test of strength and fitness for local lifeguards, is approaching. Tamika trains with the boys but is hesitant to compete. During the race, she faces tough conditions but completes it with assistance. Meanwhile, lifeguard Ben Sutherland is injured during the challenge and requires medical attention. The race concludes with lifeguards overcoming difficult conditions, and Tamika returns to Coffs Harbour proud of her accomplishment.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Tamika Wright is on a trainee exchange program from Coffs Harbour.
2. She is spending two weeks on Australia's busiest beaches.
3. Tamika conducted her first rescue a week ago.
4. At North Bondi, two people are struggling to escape a rip.
5. Dino sees an opportunity to test Tamika's skills with a double rescue.
6. Tamika heads in to rescue as Terry supervises.
7. Expecting one man could get to shore by himself was a mistake; he's back in the rip.
8. With one victim on the board, Tamika has problems paddling to the other.
9. Terry helps and the situation is back under control.
10. Miriam, 21 years old, is exhausted but glad to be back on dry land.
11. The Ironman Challenge involves running from Bondi to Tamarama, swimming to Bronte, then paddling two kilometers back to Bondi.
12. The Ironman Challenge is just a week away, and there's rivalry among the participants.
13. Harry won last year's challenge and feels pressure competing against younger contenders.
14. Bacon, 20 years old, is the race favorite but dislikes being labeled as such.
15. Maxie and Jake are rival trainees with strengths in different areas of the challenge.
16. Tamika trains with the boys every day but competing in the challenge is different.
17. Lifeguards train for real-life rescue scenarios on busy summer mornings.
18. Two swimmers caught in a deep gutter close to shore signal for help.
19. Corey rescues a man who has almost certainly taken in water and is going under.
20. Shank, 16 years old, could have drowned if his friend hadn't alerted lifeguards.
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